Can I keep chickens in Castle Rock, CO?
Yes — Castle Rock allows backyard chickens, up to 8 hens. Roosters are prohibited. (Castle Rock Municipal Code § 6.02.250, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 8 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Fully enclosed coop in rear yard of single-family detached property; one coop per rear yard; chickens must be secured in coop from dusk to dawn; coop and enclosure kept in sanitary condition |
| Code section | Castle Rock Municipal Code § 6.02.250 |
Castle Rock allows up to 8 chickens (or ducks combined) per property up to 2 acres, and 12 on lots greater than 2 acres. Only hens and female ducks are permitted; roosters and drakes are prohibited. Chickens must be kept in a fully enclosed rear-yard coop and secured at night.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Castle Rock?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Castle Rock (Castle Rock Municipal Code § 6.02.250).
How many chickens can I keep in Castle Rock?
Up to 8 hens. Tiered by lot size: 8 up to 87,120 sq ft.
Are roosters allowed in Castle Rock?
No — roosters are prohibited in Castle Rock.
What law covers backyard chickens in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock Municipal Code § 6.02.250. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Castle Rock Municipal Code § 6.02.250 — read the official code
“Up to eight chickens/ducks cumulative total per premise up to 2 acres; 12 allowed on a premise greater than 2 acres) permitted with care guidelines identified. Roosters prohibited.” source
“For more information on requirements for chickens and ducks in the Town of Castle Rock, please read Municipal code 6.02.250” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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